60 Best Independent Film Blogs & News Websites

1. No Film School Blog

No Film School is the leading worldwide community of filmmakers, video producers, and independent creatives. No Film School is where filmmakers learn from each other — 'no film school' required.
nofilmschool.com
Facebook Followers 608.9KTwitter Followers 245.3K Frequency 9 posts / day Domain Authority 82 Get Email Contact

2. Film Independent Blog

A non-profit arts organization that champions the independent filmmaker. Their 6,000 Members have access to the best in film education with classes and workshops on the latest indie trends, get first-looks at the upcoming indie releases, receive discounts on casting rooms, have monthly networking events, gain exclusive access to the LA Film Festival, and make up the voting constituency for the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
filmindependent.org
Facebook Followers 308.3KTwitter Followers 605.1KInstagram Followers 253.7K Frequency 3 posts / week Domain Authority 67 Get Email Contact

3. Indie Film Hustle Blog

Teaching you how to hack your indie filmmaking with stuff they don't teach you in film school. Showing you on how to get your Indie Film Hustle on!
indiefilmhustle.com
Facebook Followers 165.9KTwitter Followers 41.3KInstagram Followers 22.2K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 51 Get Email Contact

4. Shooting People Blog

A vibrant community of independent filmmakers. They connect and collaborate to get films made and seen.
shootingpeople.org
Facebook Followers 32.6KTwitter Followers 27.1K Frequency 3 posts / month Domain Authority 53 Get Email Contact

5. Film Threat

Film Threat was founded over 25 years ago. From the beginning, Film Threat magazine dominated the print landscape as the source for a conversation about independent and underground cinema. Since then, the website has continued the tradition set forth by the magazine; a lone voice shouting into the void of mainstream media, that there is more to film than summer blockbusters and celebrity gossip.
filmthreat.com
Facebook Followers 12.9KTwitter Followers 110.1KInstagram Followers 9.2K Frequency 7 posts / day Domain Authority 60 Get Email Contact

6. Raindance Blog

Read the latest articles on the Raindance blog, featuring tips, advice and insight for independent and aspiring filmmakers.
raindance.org
Facebook Followers 87.3KTwitter Followers 115.7K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 62 Get Email Contact

7. Filmmaking Stuff Blog

Filmmaking Stuff is a professional resource for independent filmmakers and provides tips on screenwriting, producing, crowdfunding, directing, movie marketing and film distribution.
filmmakingstuff.com
Facebook Followers 64.8KTwitter Followers 8.6K Frequency 9 posts / year Domain Authority 50 Get Email Contact

8. Creative North | Youtube

Award-winning documentary filmmakers capture their journey. In stories that inspire other filmmakers to make their dream films come true. This is where you learn documentary filmmaking first hand.
youtube.com
Facebook Followers 4.6KTwitter Followers 585 Frequency 5 posts / month Get Email Contact

9. Flickering Myth

From independent and world cinema to the latest Hollywood blockbusters and 'geek' culture, Flickering Myth covers all aspects of the movie, TV, comic book and video game industries with news, reviews, trailers, interviews, articles, opinions and more.
flickeringmyth.com
Facebook Followers 31.9KTwitter Followers 52.9KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 13 posts / day Domain Authority 82 Get Email Contact

10. Filmmaker Magazine

Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources. Through its four published issues a year and its regularly updated website, blog and newsletter, Filmmaker, a publication of the IFP, covers the world of independent film from the point of view of the working filmmaker and the independent film enthusiast.
filmmakermagazine.com
Facebook Followers 363.3KTwitter Followers 99.9K Frequency 7 posts / day Domain Authority 70 Get Email Contact

11. MovieMaker Magazine

MovieMaker's content is directed at the audience as well as the artist, and its lively mix of interviews, trend-setting criticism, DIY techniques, festival coverage', distribution and financing tips, behind-the-scenes indie 'war stories and appreciations of classic Hollywood actors, directors, cinematographers, producers, screenwriters and editors makes MovieMaker Magazine a perennial favorite and trusted brand with cinema artists and discriminating film fans everywhere.
moviemaker.com
Facebook Followers 89.3KTwitter Followers 170.2K Frequency 2 posts / day Domain Authority 67 Get Email Contact

12. StudentFilmmakers Magazine

StudentFilmmakers Magazine's mission is to provide outstanding, high level educational articles, interviews, and insider best practices and techniques that are inspiring and informational for both new-and-emerging and established film and video makers of all levels around the world.
studentfilmmakers.com
Facebook Followers 13.1KTwitter Followers 63.6KInstagram Followers 943 Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact

13. FirstShowing.net » Independent Films

FirstShowing is a professional web-based destination providing complete media coverage of mainstream and independent movies, the latest on the moviegoing experience, and the connection between Hollywood and the audience. We only cover theatrically released films, and updates from film festivals all over the world.
firstshowing.net
Twitter Followers 42.9K Frequency 9 posts / week Domain Authority 70 Get Email Contact

14. CineVue

Founded in April 2010, CineVue's team of passionate cinéastes work to bring you the very best in content, from weekly reviews of the latest theatrical and DVD/Blu-ray releases to special features and international film festival coverage. As an independent film site, their aim is to reach out to the largest audience possible, whilst also highlighting and championing some of the more diverse and lesser-known new releases from the world of cinema.
cine-vue.com
Facebook Followers 8.8KTwitter Followers 10.3K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 57 Get Email Contact

15. SimplyScripts

Free screenwriters screenplay resource and discussion board. Make your script better. Read professional movie scripts and screenplays. Searchable database of movie, television, radio, anime scripts, transcripts and plays. A screenwriter's resource. Directors and Producers, find your next award winning script here.
simplyscripts.com
Twitter Followers 535 Frequency 6 posts / month Domain Authority 57 Get Email Contact

16. IndieTalk

The Internet's #1 Filmmaking Forum Since 2003.This is Filmmakers Forum , Video Forum , Cinematography Forum , Screenwriting Forum .
indietalk.com
Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact

17. Filmmaking Lifestyle

Filmmaking Lifestyle brings readers tutorials and guides on setting up and growing a video production business, as well as articles on independent filmmaking of all kinds.
filmlifestyle.com
Facebook Followers 5KTwitter Followers 13.7KInstagram Followers 2.5K Frequency 9 posts / week Domain Authority 42 Get Email Contact

18. Indie Shorts Mag

Indie Shorts Mag caters to filmmakers and cinephiles alike as a medium to connect over their common passion beyond the confines of any language. Besides hosting reviews, interviews, tutorials, and news related to short films, indie films, foreign-language films & festivals; they also work around the web series and music videos circuit.
indieshortsmag.com
Facebook Followers 4.6KTwitter Followers 4.4KInstagram Followers 12.3K Frequency 3 posts / week Domain Authority 28 Get Email Contact

19. Noam Kroll

Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from my real world experiences as an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles.
noamkroll.com
Facebook Followers 6.6KTwitter Followers 18.3KInstagram Followers 18.8K Frequency 5 posts / quarter Domain Authority 45 Get Email Contact

20. Jonny Elwyn

A blog on all things post-production from film editor Jonny Elwyn. Jonny Elwyn is a creative freelance film editor with over a decade of experience in delivering imaginative and engaging content. Subscribe to get his latest updates.
jonnyelwyn.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.6KTwitter Followers 5.6K Frequency 1 post / month Domain Authority 44 Get Email Contact

21. Britflicks Blog

BritFlicks for the latest independent film trailers, movie news, and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Our aim is to bring you the latest independent film trailers of all genres gangster, horror, sci-fi, drama, thrillers, and more.
britflicks.com
Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 3.1K Frequency 3 posts / week Domain Authority 40 Get Email Contact

22. Independent Cinema Office Blog

The ICO blog brings you all the latest news from the world of cinemas and film festivals, including opportunities, best practice guides, festival reports, opinions and interviews. The Independent Cinema Office's mission is to develop an open, challenging, and thriving film sector. They are the UK's national body supporting independent cinemas of all forms. ICO wants everyone to have access to cinema that nourishes the soul and changes lives.
independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Facebook Followers 8.5KTwitter Followers 21.1KInstagram Followers 6.7K Frequency 1 post / day Domain Authority 49 Get Email Contact

23. Blog

SAGindie's online forum for independent cinema, film festivals, industry news, and general tomfoolery. As a free resource, SAGindie offers filmmakers clarity and kinship by guiding them through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process, making it even easier to hire professional actors, regardless of budget.
sagindie.org
Facebook Followers 4.8KTwitter Followers 18.6KInstagram Followers 4.4K Frequency 3 posts / month Domain Authority 40 Get Email Contact

24. IndieWire » Film

For over 25 years, IndieWire has been covering the business and art of entertainment. With the respect of film and TV creators, executives, and passionate fans alike, IndieWire is known for being ahead of the curve with a unique editorial voice that combines in-depth industry reporting and analysis, and breaking news. Read about indie films, reviews, new releases, interviews, and more.
indiewire.com
Frequency 30 posts / year Domain Authority 90 Get Email Contact

25. Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle

The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC) is a creative and engaging non-for-profit organization composed of unique, dedicated, and diversified film critics. Our members are wide-ranging in experiences, backgrounds, tastes, diversities, and target audiences across both print and online platforms and publications.
chicagoindiecritics.org
Facebook Followers 316Twitter Followers 2K Frequency 17 posts / year Domain Authority 31 Get Email Contact

26. DC Independent Film Festival/Forum

Since 1999, DCIFF has been nurturing filmmakers and their films and keeping the independent spirit alive in our nation's capitol. We have showcased cutting-edge features, shorts, and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable.
dciff-indie.org
Facebook Followers 6.7KInstagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 2 posts / month Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact

27. Bushwick Film Festival Blog

The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) is an MWBE-certified independent film, media, and event production company in Brooklyn, NY. The festival is committed to community building, empowering underrepresented storytellers, and increasing diversity in film and other forms of media through year-round programming. Their festival blog is about film reviews, announcements, QNA sessions, and much more interesting information.
bushwickfilmfestival.com
Facebook Followers 4.1KTwitter Followers 2.4KInstagram Followers 12.4K Frequency 2 posts / month Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact

28. India Independent Films

Welcome to IIF, the world's awesomest blog devoted to promoting the independent film and television work of South Asians everywhere. We basically just watch our favorite stuff, write about it, let others write about it, and interview the many folks involved in hopes of spreading the brown love.
indiaindependentfilms.com
Facebook Followers 5.8KTwitter Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 post / quarter Domain Authority 24 Get Email Contact

29. Indie Cinema Blog

The Indie Cinema blog is dedicated to cinephiles. It deals with independent films, cult films and masterpieces of cinema history neglected by mainstream channels.
blog.indiecinema.co
Frequency 13 posts / week Since May 2020 Domain Authority 13 Get Email Contact

30. Movie-Blogger.com

Movie-Blogger.com started life in 2012 as a movie review community website allowing members to post and share movie reviews and blogs online. The site was created to help build a directory of movie reviews in one place and allow reviewers and bloggers to share their passion for movies. We have changed the website into the first place to visit for the latest movie news, reviews, trailers, vlogs and indie movies.
movie-blogger.com
Facebook Followers 5.5KTwitter Followers 6.8K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact

31. The Movie Buff » Independent

Engaging Independent Film & TV Show reviews, Film Analysis, Film Festival Reviews, Industry News, and more. A lifetime of quoting movie lines and recalling obscure movie scenes led to the creation of The Movie Buff by Mark Ziobro and Matt DeCristo in November 2011. Our mission is to give every film a fair chance and a fresh perspective.
themoviebuff.net
Facebook Followers 885Instagram Followers 280 Frequency 2 posts / day Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact

32. The Film Fund Blog

The Film Fund serves as an alternative to film industry funding platforms such as screenwriting contests, time-intensive grant applications, and crowdfunding campaigns found on websites such as Kickstarter. Here you will find articles that will take you into the world of film making.
blog.thefilmfund.co
Facebook Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 6.2K Frequency 3 posts / month Domain Authority 24 Get Email Contact

33. FilmCarnage.com

Well, after seven years (so far), the overall aim of Film Carnage has become more and more about celebrating indie film. Whether it's a short or a feature, the goal is simply to help filmmakers by highlighting the amazing work they're doing and giving honest, constructive reviews.
filmcarnage.com
Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact

34. WFCN Blog

World Film Communities Network (WFCN) is a unique digital platform for film professionals and film lovers to access global opportunities in research, production, co-production, publicity, film festival submission, and distribution. It brings the producers, exhibitors, festival curators, and creative personalities of merits together under one single roof for the mutual benefit and growth of the industry.
wfcn.co/blog
Frequency 9 posts / month Domain Authority 20 Get Email Contact

35. The Independent Magazine

Since 1976, The Independent has been the leading source of information for independent, grassroots, and activist media-makers, providing inspiration and information for their films and video projects, as well as creating connections to the larger independent media community.
independent-magazine.org
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 3.3K Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 48 Get Email Contact

36. Plymouth Arts Centre Blog

Welcome to Plymouth Arts Centre, a nationally acclaimed centre for contemporary art, independent cinema and creative learning.
plymouthartscentre.org
Instagram Followers 4.4K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 42 Get Email Contact

37. Phila Indie Film

We discover and curate a unique collection of local and global Independent Drama, Documentary, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Political, Horror, Comedy, Music Video, Animation, Web Series, and other thought-provoking films in Philadelphia, PA, using surrounding traditional and non-traditional theaters and venues.
pifffilms.tv
Facebook Followers 6.6KTwitter Followers 2.9KInstagram Followers 4.1K Frequency 4 posts / year Domain Authority 11 Get Email Contact

38. Indieactivity

Indieactivity is an online publication covering film news, reviews, festivals, filmmaking, interviews to active filmmakers and fans worldwide.
indieactivity.com
Instagram Followers 2.9K Frequency 12 posts / week Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact

39. Short Movie Club | Flimmaker Mediazone Magazine

Filmmaker Mediazone is the Short Movie Club online magazine. The magazine targets filmmakers and cinema lovers. It contains research, studies, and interviews on the world of short films. Short Movie Club aims to promote unpurified through the festival's films. They collect films and make it their mission to show programmes to a wide audience in art centres and cinemas schools as often as possible.
shortmovie.club
Facebook Followers 2.8K Frequency 2 posts / quarter Domain Authority 19 Get Email Contact

40. Indie Film Ins & Outs Blog

Hi, I'm Marc Clebanoff. By using my own journey and trial and errors over the years, I was motivated to share with filmmakers and other creatives navigating this business how to gracefully find the middle ground between the creative and the business that will give you a legitimate shot at producing films successfully and ultimately building your career.
indiefilminsandouts.com
Facebook Followers 2.3KInstagram Followers 8K Frequency 3 posts / year Domain Authority 10 Get Email Contact

41. Sundance Film Festival | YouTube

As a champion and curator of independent stories for the stage and screen, Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theatre, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive.
youtube.com
Facebook Followers 889.8KTwitter Followers 911.3K Frequency 2 posts / day Get Email Contact

42. Indie Memphis

Rooted in our city's unique creative legacy, Indie Memphis -- through diverse year-round programming, a world-class annual festival, and ongoing efforts to include new voices, new media, and new audiences -- connects the Memphis community while cultivating interest in, and development of, independent film.
indiememphis.org
Facebook Followers 13.4KTwitter Followers 9.3KInstagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 post / year Domain Authority 32 Get Email Contact

43. Filmmaking Blog

filmmaking.net was founded in 1994 by Benjamin Craig as the official site for the 'R.A.M.P FAQ', a collection of answers to frequently asked questions found on the main Usenet newsgroup for filmmakers, rec.arts.movies.production.
filmmaking.net
Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact

44. SINdie

The longest running independent film publication in Singapore, SINdie is a web magazine that focuses on both independent and commercial Southeast Asian cinema, featuring reviews, trade news, and editorials.
sindie.sg
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 180 Domain Authority 29 Get Email Contact

45. dGenerate Films Blog

dGenerate Films is the leading distributor of independent Chinese film in North America. We combine pioneering relationships in China with bold partnerships in North America to distribute previously inaccessible content.
dgeneratefilms.com
Facebook Followers 2.7KTwitter Followers 1.9K Frequency 2 posts / year Domain Authority 43 Get Email Contact

46. UK Film Review » Indie Film Reviews

Here you will find our Indie film reviews, from some of the newest and most exciting filmmakers working in the industry. UK Film Review is an ardent promoter of #supportindiefilm and welcomes entries for any kind of movie, regardless of the budget.
ukfilmreview.co.uk
Domain Authority 40 Get Email Contact

47. IFP Phoenix Blog

Independent Feature Project: Phoenix (IFP/PHX) supports and develops the growth of independent filmmaking in Arizona through comprehensive training, networking, exhibition and filmmaking opportunities. Additionally, the organization aspires to continually reach out with support for all other filmmaking-friendly organizations in Arizona and be the resource that helps connect everyone in our filmmaking community.
ifpphx.org/blog
Facebook Followers 3.5KTwitter Followers 1.6K Frequency 2 posts / year Domain Authority 21 Get Email Contact

48. indiefilmTO Blog

indiefilmTO that we're more passionate about the filmmaker than the film. We do teach you how to get a great producer yourself
indiefilmto.com
Twitter Followers 938 Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact

49. Indie Filmmaking Passion

This Blog will help you produce and direct your movie. Our goal is to demystify the filmmaking process and show you how to make your film on a micro or low budget, get it sold and seen by a worldwide audience.
colmomurchu.com
Frequency 13 posts / year Domain Authority 17 Get Email Contact

50. Indie Film Professor Blog

Angelo Ford is a professor of film and producer, known for his work on the feature film(s) King of Killers, The Prey, Modeling Life in Cars and All Quiet on the Homefront. He has worked on over twenty-five commercial and student films in various crew positions.
indiefilmprofessor.com
Twitter Followers 140Instagram Followers 479 Frequency 4 posts / year Domain Authority 6 Get Email Contact

51. Black Indie Film

We provide the latest on the movie-going experience and the connection between Black Hollywood and their audience. We have and will continue to bring groundbreaking films to audiences that might not otherwise be available. Follow us to keep up with the latest movie trailers, interviews, reviews, hype, and everything about the cinematic experience straight from Black Hollywood and beyond. Black Indie Film is an online destination providing complete media coverage of film, television, and web content that is created by Black creatives and about Black people.
blackindiefilm.com
Instagram Followers 54 Domain Authority 1 Get Email Contact

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